Simplicity 7016 Betreibershandbuch

OPERATOR’SMANUAL6HP Rear Tine TillerMfg. No. Description1694161 6016RT, 6HP Rear Tine Tiller1694908 6016RT, 6HP Rear Tine Tiller7800052 6016RT, 6HP R

Page 8WHEEL LOCKOUTS (7016RT)Place wheels in tilling position.1. Pull knob in center of wheel out, away from machine.2. Rotate knob and lockout to ali

Page 9AdjustmentsHANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENTSHeight AdjustmentThe ideal height of the handlebar varies with operatorheight and the depth of tilling.To adjus

Page 10DEPTH REGULATOR LEVERTilling depth is controlled by the height of the depthregualtor lever.To adjust tilling depth.1. Remove detent pin.2. Rais

Page 11OperationPRE-START INSPECTION1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nutsand bolts are secure.2. Check oil level in engine crankca

Page 12SHUTTING DOWNOperationTILLING1. Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tillingdepth.NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at atim

Page 13TipsTILLING TIPSThe key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallowcut on the first pass, and then work an inch or twodeeper on each succ

Page 14Normal CareSCHEDULEYour rototiller has been designed and produced by the industry's leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipmentto prov

Page 15SERVICING THE ROTOTILLERGeneralThe following information will help you make thenecessary checks and perform the procedures requiredto follow t

Page 16Normal CareChange Forward/Reverse Belt1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.3. Remove be

Page 17Adapted from Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Form No. 274263-10/99.Engine is shipped from factory without oil. Youmust add engine oil befor

Page 18Check Tire PressureRecommended tire pressure is 20 PSI. If tires do nothave equal pressure, tiller will pull to one side.LubricationProper lubr

Page 19PREPARE FOR STORAGEFollow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage.Read your engine manual for detailed instructions onpreparing the

Page 20TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEWhile normal care and routine maintenance will extendthe life of your rototiller, prolonged or constant use mayeventually

Page 21PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTIONBelts squeal in neutral and/or reverseBelts squeal in forward operationExcessive heat build up in transmission/tine aread

Page 22SpecificationsAdditional copies of this manual, as well as a fullyillustrated parts manuals for your unit are also available.The parts manuals

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Page 1Table Of ContentsMODEL IDENTIFICATION ... 1SAFETY RULES ...

Page 2Safety RulesOWNER'S RESPONSIBILITYSafe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner'sresponsibility.1. Read and follow all safety

Page 3Safety RulesOPERATION• Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, andhoods in place.• Never start the engine or operate the tiller with t

Page 4Safety RulesSAFETY DECALSThis rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you wouldexpect

Page 57016 RTFeaturesDrag StakeWheel Lockouts(Standard on Model 7016RT)Reverse Belt TensionAdjustmentConsoleForward Belt TensionAdjustmentReverse Han

Page 6REVERSE HANDLEEngages wheels and tines in reverse.Pulling reverse handle back towards operator reversestiller.❖❖❖❖❖ As a safety precaution, the

Page 7ControlsENGINE CONTROLSYour new rototiller has been designed for both ease ofuse and lasting reliability, and features a simplifiedcontrol syst